Matter & Thread Hubs
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Buy at eBay AUThe Amazon Echo Hub is an 8-inch control panel for managing smart home devices via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter. The built-in hub maintains device control during internet outages. It displays multiple camera feeds and supports multi-room audio. Wall mounting requires an outlet or power-over-ethernet; a stand is sold separately.
Features and specifications in this description are as the brand describes them.
This is an 8-inch touchscreen control panel designed to serve as a central hub for your smart home devices. According to Amazon, it maintains device control even when your internet connection drops, which means local commands to cameras, lights, locks and other connected gear continue to work through the panel. The device connects across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread and Matter—a range of wireless protocols used by different smart home ecosystems.
You can view multiple camera feeds simultaneously on the screen for security monitoring, and the brand says you can connect speakers through the panel for multi-room audio streaming. The manufacturer positions this as suited to smart home enthusiasts who want unified management of various device types in one place. Installation requires either a nearby power outlet or power-over-ethernet access for wall mounting; a tabletop stand is sold separately if you prefer not to wall-mount. The brand does not specify screen resolution, refresh rate, brightness levels or audio quality, so you may want to see it in person before purchasing.
Research-based: compiled from the manufacturer's information and Australian retailer listings. NXT Smart Home has not tested this product.
Best for: Australian households invested in the Amazon Alexa ecosystem wanting a dedicated, wall-mountable touchscreen to control Matter, Thread, and Zigbee smart home devices.
The Amazon Echo Hub (model B0BCR4YW51) is an 8-inch wall-mountable smart home control panel designed to serve as a central touch interface for connected equipment. According to Amazon, the device features a 1280 x 800 touchscreen, top-ported stereo speakers, and a passive infrared (PIR) proximity sensor that detects when someone approaches the screen. It doubles as a multi-protocol smart hub, incorporating an onboard Matter Controller, Thread Border Router, Zigbee radio, and Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh alongside dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). Amazon notes that the panel maintains local device control for compatible equipment during internet disruptions, while also displaying live camera feeds from external security cameras.
This panel suits households that rely on Amazon Alexa as their primary smart home platform and want a physical, dedicated wall display for lighting, locks, and compatible camera feeds. It is practical for users managing mixed-protocol networks, as the onboard radios eliminate the need for separate standalone bridges for Zigbee or Thread devices.
Conversely, it does not suit homes built around Apple Home, Google Home, or Home Assistant, as retailer and manufacturer documentation confirms the interface is locked exclusively to Amazon's operating system. Those looking for an interactive video calling station should also look elsewhere; review listings from PCMag Australia note that the Echo Hub lacks a built-in camera. Users prioritising room-filling music playback may also need to pair external Bluetooth speakers, as the internal speakers are tuned primarily for chimes and Alexa voice responses.
The Echo Hub is widely available through Australian retailers including JB Hi-Fi, Bing Lee, Officeworks, and Amazon Australia, and comes with a 12-month manufacturer warranty. The unit is powered by an included 12.5 W USB-C power adaptor with a 1.8-metre cable. For a cleaner installation without visible surface cords, Amazon notes it supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) using a third-party PoE-to-USB-C adapter compliant with IEEE 802.3at PoE+. If you plan to run cabling through wall cavities or install recessed power points behind the mounting bracket, check your state or territory's electrical safety regulations and licencing requirements. Renters should note that wall-mounting hardware requires surface drilling, while the tabletop stand is sold separately. Basic dashboard functions do not require ongoing subscriptions, though optional plans apply for cloud video storage from brands like Ring or Blink.
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Amazon says the built-in smart home hub maintains device control even when internet connectivity is lost, so you can still command connected devices locally through the panel.
Yes. You can view multiple camera feeds simultaneously on the screen for home security monitoring.
No. You can use a tabletop stand (sold separately) or wall-mount it with a nearby power outlet or power-over-ethernet access according to the manufacturer.
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Purchased this last week and am extremely satisfied with the Echo Hub. I can easily see all my Ring Security cameras and can even arm/disarm my Eufy home alarm via an on-screen keypad. The screen is clear and responds qu ...
This review is from Bunnings
Posted 5 August 2025 by Zac
Useful hub, much easier than using phone all the time . Has Alexa voice built in. All your Alexa compatible devices displayed according to rooms you have grouped them into on the Alexa phone app. I bought a generic table ...
This review is from pbtech.co.nz
Posted 5 August 2024
Works really great Love this item. Great price
This review is from ebay.com
Posted 5 August 2024 by wiliam8846
Just what we needed to link our Echo devices
This review is from noelleeming.co.nz
Posted 5 October 2025 by Rochelle
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